2016-2017 Teacher-Scholar of the Year

I am pleased to announce that Dr. Scott K. Powers, Distinguished Professor, Department of Applied Physiology and Kinesiology in the College of Health and Human Performance, has been awarded the University of Florida Teacher-Scholar of the Year award for 2016-2017.

Originating in 1960, this is the University of Florida’s most prestigious and oldest faculty award. It provides an honorarium of $6,000 in addition to other appropriate recognition. In making the award, the Award Committee selects a faculty member who demonstrates distinguished achievement in both teaching and scholarly activity (manifested by scholarly research, creative writing, original works of art, etc.) and visibility within and beyond the university.

Dr. Powers and the winners of the University Level Undergraduate Teacher of the Year, Undergraduate Faculty/Mentor of the Year and Professional Advisor of the Year Awards were recognized along with the College level winners of those categories, at a reception hosted by President Fuchs on April 6, 2017.

Ted Spiker, Undergraduate Teacher of the Year, Department of Journalism, College of Journalism and Communications

Monika Oli, Faculty Advisor/Mentor of the Year, Department of Microbiology and Cell Science, College of Agricultural and Life Sciences

Virginia Leigh Smadbeck, Professional Advisor of the Year, Heavener School of Business, Warrington College of Business

For more information on the University-wide awards and past winners, please visit ourWebsite at http://aa.ufl.edu/awards/.